Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 75 FREE

Tuition Fee

 CAD 37,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Keck Graduate Institute

  CAD 19,350 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

• Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Undergraduate Degree in biomanufacturing/biochemical engineering and have completed these courses - or their equivalents - during your undergraduate studies:
  • Introduction to biotechnology
  • Introduction to the fundamental principles of bioprocessing
  • Introduction to upstream processing for biologics
  • Introduction to downstream processing for biologics
  • Introduction to the quality and regulatory aspects of biopharmaceutical processing

• Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

1. Scholarship: Henry E. Riggs School of Applied Life Sciences and School of Health Sciences

Keck Graduate Institute understands the importance of financial aid in assisting students to cover the cost of attendance. KGI will award the incoming class with a variety of limited funds through endowed, gift, and KGI funded scholarships based on the admitted program of interest.

All applicants are encouraged to submit their applications in the priority round in order to receive first consideration for KGI scholarships. All KGI scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit and the overall promise shown by an applicant.

General criteria for potential awards include:

• Academic Potential
• Work and/or relevant research experience
• Leadership/community involvement

All admitted students will receive an aid package that is unique to him or her.

2. Scholarships: School of Pharmacy

Merit Scholarships

Presidential Access Scholarship for Incoming Students: PharmD

Presidential Access Scholarships are awarded to top applicants based on the school’s comprehensive standard selection criteria for admission and who will be entering the PharmD program directly from community college.

Award

• 5 awards
• $10,000 per year for four years, amounting to a total award of $40,000
• Divided evenly over four consecutive academic years beginning with the incoming semester; contingent upon the student’s enrollment, maintenance of a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and completion of each of the Fall and Spring semesters through their fourth year

Eligibility

• Awarded to top applicants based on the school’s comprehensive standard selection criteria for admission
• Must be a student applying to the PharmD program directly from community college (no Bachelor’s degree)
• Preference is given to applicants with an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher

Deadline

• Students must accept their admission and award within the timeframe indicated on their admission or award letter

Cannot be combined with another Presidential Scholarship or with the Dean’s or Walgreens Scholarship for Incoming Students.

Presidential Excellence Scholarship for Incoming Students: PharmD

Presidential Excellence Scholarships are awarded to top applicants based on the school's comprehensive standard selection criteria for admission.

Award

• 5 awards
• $10,000 per year for four years, amounting to a total award of $40,000
• Divided evenly over four consecutive academic years beginning with the incoming semester; contingent upon the student's enrollment, maintenance of a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and completion of each of the Fall and Spring semesters through their fourth year

Eligibility

• Awarded to top applicants based on the school's comprehensive standard selection criteria for admission
• Preference is given to applicants with an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher

Deadline

• Students must accept their admission and award within the timeframe indicated on their admission or award letter

Cannot be combined with another Presidential Scholarship or with the Dean's or Walgreens Scholarship for Incoming Students.

Presidential Distinction Scholarship for Incoming Students: PharmD

Presidential Distinction Scholarships are awarded to applicants based on the school's comprehensive standard selection criteria for admission and support the KGI School of Pharmacy's efforts to increase diversity among student pharmacists.

Award

• 5 awards
• $10,000 per year for four years, amounting to a total award of $40,000
• Divided evenly over four consecutive academic years beginning with the incoming semester; contingent upon the student's enrollment, maintenance of a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and completion of each of the Fall and Spring semesters through their fourth year

Eligibility

• Awarded to top applicants based on the school's comprehensive standard selection criteria for admission who are also members of a minority group underrepresented in pharmacy
• Preference is given to applicants with an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher

Deadline

• Students must accept their admission and award within the timeframe indicated on their admission or award letter

Cannot be combined with another Presidential Scholarship or with the Dean's or Walgreens Scholarship for Incoming Students.

Dean's Scholarship for Incoming Students: PharmD

Dean's Scholarships are awarded to top applicants based on the school's comprehensive standard selection criteria for admission.

Award

• 3 awards
• $5,000 per year for four years, amounting to a total award of $20,000
• Divided evenly over four consecutive academic years beginning with the incoming semester; contingent upon the student’s enrollment, maintenance of a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and completion of each of the Fall and Spring semesters through their fourth year

Eligibility

• Awarded to top applicants based on the school's comprehensive standard selection criteria for admission
• Preference is given to applicants with an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher

Deadline

• Students must accept their admission and award within the timeframe indicated on their admission or award letter

Cannot be combined with the Walgreen's Scholarship or the Presidential Excellence or Distinction Scholarships for Incoming Students.

*Applicants accepted via Early Decision will receive priory consideration for scholarships.

Presidential Future Pharmacist Scholarship: PharmD

Presidential Future Pharmacist Scholarships are awarded to top applicants based on the school’s comprehensive standard selection criteria for admission.

Award

• 20 awards
• $10,000 per year for four years, amounting to a total award of $40,000
• Divided evenly over four consecutive academic years beginning with the incoming semesters, contingent upon the student's enrollment, maintenance of a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and completion of each of the Fall and Spring semesters through their fourth year

Eligibility

• Awarded to top applicants based on the school's comprehensive standard selection criteria for admission
• Preference is given to applicants with an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher

Deadline

• Students must accept their admission and award within the timeframe indicated on their admission or award letter

Cannot be combined with another Presidential Scholarship or with the Dean's or Walgreens Scholarship for Incoming Students.
 

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

1. Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
2. Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
3. 24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.